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You walk into a jewellery shop with a rough figure in your head, and the first ring you pick up is double it. Then a similar-looking one is a third of it. That gap is normal, and it comes down to a few things you can control: the metal, the width, the weight, and whether it has diamonds.
Short answer: Bridebook's 2026 Wedding Report puts the average UK spend on wedding rings at about £1,057 for the couple. At Manna Jewellers, plain 9ct gold bands start from £132 each, 18ct gold and platinum cost more, and wide or diamond-set bands run into four figures.
At Manna Jewellers in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter, we hand-finish every ring, so we can show you how each choice affects the price. You can compare styles in our wedding bands collection as you read.
The average wedding ring cost in the UK is about £1,057 for the couple, according to Bridebook's 2026 Wedding Report.
Metal moves the price most, followed by width, weight and diamonds.
The same ladies' D-shaped ring in 9ct yellow gold runs from £132 to £492, depending on width and weight.
A pair of plain 9ct bands can come in well under the national average.
Platinum and 18ct gold cost more per ring, and wide bands cost more again.
Ask to see the hallmark before you pay, whatever the price.
Bridebook's 2026 Wedding Report puts the average UK spend on wedding rings at about £1,057 for the couple, as reported on its wedding ring cost page. That is a combined figure for two rings, not a price per ring, and it covers everything from plain gold to platinum and diamonds, so your own number can land well above or below it.
For context, a ladies' 3mm medium D-shape in 9ct yellow gold is listed at £300, and a men's 4mm light traditional court in 9ct yellow gold at £444. Together that is £744, comfortably under the average, with no corners cut on hallmarking or finish.
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Metal |
Women's bands, 2mm to 4mm |
Men's bands, 4mm to 8mm |
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9ct gold |
£132 to £564 |
£444 to £1,200 |
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18ct gold |
£345 to £1,495 |
£1,127 to £3,197 |
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Platinum |
From £370 |
£858 to £2,442 |
Prices are the lowest and highest variants on our ladies D shape, ladies traditional court, and men's traditional court product pages, as of 26 October 2026. Yellow gold is shown for the gold rows.
Each metal covers a wide range because width and weight sit on top of it. Our guides to 9ct vs 18ct gold wedding rings and platinum wedding rings explain what you get for the difference, and yellow, white and rose gold wedding rings compares the colours.
Metal. Gold is priced by purity and by the metal market, and platinum costs more per gram than gold. That is the biggest single factor.
Width and weight. A wider ring uses more metal, and a heavier weight uses more again. On the same ladies' D-shape in 9ct yellow gold, a 2mm light band is £132 and a 4mm heavy band is £492: same style, same metal, nearly four times the price. Our band widths guide shows how each width looks on the hand.
Shape. Court, D-shape, flat and bevelled bands sit close together in price for the same metal and width. The shape matters more for how the ring feels than for what it costs, and our guide to wedding band shapes covers the differences.
Diamonds and finish. Stones add cost, and so does engraving. Our engraving page explains what we can add.
A diamond-set band costs more than a plain one because of the stones and the setting work. The more diamonds there are, the wider the band and the heavier the metal, the higher the price climbs. Here is how three of our diamond wedding rings compare, and each product page shows the current price.
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Ring |
Metal |
Style |
What shapes the price |
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White gold |
Slim, scallop set |
Fewer, smaller stones on a slim band |
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Gold |
Wider, scallop set |
A wider band with more stones |
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Platinum |
Channel set |
Platinum metal plus a full row of diamonds |
Half eternity rings leave the underside plain, which keeps the cost down and makes resizing easier. Full eternity rings usually cannot be resized, so measure carefully, and our jewellery repairs page explains what is possible later. Our eternity rings collection shows the range, and our lab-grown diamond guide explains an option that often costs less.
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Budget per ring |
What it usually buys |
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Under £500 |
Plain 9ct gold bands in slim to medium widths, and some slim diamond half eternity rings |
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£500 to £1,500 |
Wider 9ct bands, slimmer 18ct gold, slimmer platinum and heavier weights |
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£1,500 and above |
Wide 18ct gold or platinum, and diamond-set platinum bands |
These bands are a guide drawn from the prices above, and they overlap on purpose. A heavy 9ct men's band can cost more than a slim 18ct women's one. Our his and hers wedding rings collection is a good place to compare a pair at different budgets.
No fixed rule applies, and nobody's salary decides it. Spend what suits you both, and remember you'll wear the ring every day for years. If you are still choosing between styles, our complete wedding ring guide compares every type.
Usually, yes, because wedding bands carry little or no centre stone. Our guide to the difference between a wedding ring and an engagement ring explains how the two work together, and our guide to how to wear them shows how to pair them. If you want matching rings, matching wedding rings vs individual weighs up both routes.
Choose 9ct gold. It is the lowest-cost gold and the tougher of the two common golds.
Go slimmer or lighter. Width and weight move the price more than shape does.
Use your own gold. Old gold can sometimes become the base for a new band. Bring it to our Jewellery Quarter showroom, and we will assess it, or read about our jewellery remodelling service.
Think about bespoke. A bespoke ring is not always dearer. Our bespoke jewellery service quotes after a consultation, so you know the cost before work starts.
Buy both rings together. You can compare metal and width side by side, and you can book an appointment to try them on.
Bridebook's 2026 Wedding Report puts the average at about £1,057 for the couple. Prices vary widely: plain 9ct gold bands at Manna start from £132 each, while wide 18ct gold, platinum and diamond bands cost much more.
There is no set amount. A plain 9ct band can cost a few hundred pounds, while platinum or a wide 18ct band can cost several times that. Choose the budget that suits you both and compare the same width and weight when you shop around.
9ct gold is the lowest-cost gold we sell because it has less pure gold than 18ct. It is also tougher, which makes it a sensible choice for everyday wear.
Yes. A wider or heavier ring uses more metal. On our ladies' D shape in 9ct yellow gold, prices run from £132 for a 2mm light band to £492 for a 4mm heavy one.
Often, yes. We assess your old gold first and tell you whether it suits a new band. It can bring the cost down, and you can start by visiting our showroom or booking a consultation.
Platinum Wedding Rings: Are They Worth the Extra Cost?: Explains where the platinum price comes from before you commit.
9ct vs 18ct Gold Wedding Rings: Shows what the extra cost of 18ct gets you.
Wedding Ring Band Widths: How to Choose: Helps you pick a width that fits both your hand and your budget.
